A wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Canadian County juvenile center employees against the county commissioners, a judge and center officials has been moved to federal court.
Assistant Attorney General Erin Moore and attorney Jordan Miller on Dec. 22, 2023, filed a notice of removal of the case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.
A need for quality affordable housing has led Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity to launch its “most ambitious” project to date – a 160-acre development in eastern Canadian County.
The Cornerstone Creek neighborhood will provide “450 affordable, well-built homes” at the southwest corner of N.W. 150th and North Morgan Road. The property is between Piedmont and Yukon in northwest Oklahoma City.
Grading is complete and home builds will start in early 2024.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity received a donation of $1.5 million from The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in support of the Christian housing ministry’s newest affordable housing development, Cornerstone Creek.
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland said the gift from the Noble Foundation was donated in honor of her personal hero, the late Dr. David Brown, an orthopedic surgeon and founder/chairman emeritus of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA).
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Wednesday honored the right to life of the unborn with a presentation for Rose Day on the chamber floor and the adoption of a resolution recognizing the significance of the day.
House Resolution 1022, authored by House Majority Leader Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, and co-authored by a majority of House Republicans, recognizes the significance of Rose Day, Oklahoma’s annual pro-life rally at the Capitol.
Funeral services for Adrian Elmo Anderson will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno, officiated by Rod Young. Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery at 1 p.m. under the direction of Calloway Smith Cobb. Personal viewing will be held at Calloway Smith Cobb in Rush Springs.
Adrian was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Cement, Okla., to Elmer Ellsworth (Son) Anderson and Beatrice Huggins Anderson. He passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, after a brief illness.
The following are the El Reno High School January Students of the Month, Alan Gonzales, Halli Ferguson, Alex Elizondo, Kamerin King and Thebe Brandon, Bridgette McReynolds, Casimir Baeriswyl and Skylar Ayers.
Russell Cochran was born Dec. 8, 1980, and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2024.
He was a loving father, amazing brother and a wonderful uncle.
He joined his parents, Tony and Kathy Cochran, and his beautiful sister, Misty Wilson, in heaven.
Russell leaves behind one child, Gauge Cochran (9). He is also survived by his three sisters, Desarae Cochran, Michelle Spone and Jackie Friese, and one brother, John Cochran.
He will always be remembered and missed by family and friends.
The Canadian Valley Art Guild will host an artist’s demonstration beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Mabel Fry Library in Yukon.
Ursula Britt will be presenting the method she uses to paint landscapes in acrylics.
She has shown in many galleries, festivals and juried shows, winning several awards including the Patron Award.
She is presently teaching at Healthy Living Center in Oklahoma City.
Guests are welcome to attend.
Kendall Wayne Watson, age 94, was called home to Jesus on Feb. 1, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Aldina Jo Watson nee Peterka of 65 years. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Watson of Reading, Kan.; his brother, Valdo Watson of Tulsa; his sister, Hollabelle Hunt of El Reno; and his sister, Voncialle Nisle of Camarillo, Calif.
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